A crystalline form I of 1,4-BIS[1,2-BENZISOSELENAZOL-3(2H)-one]-butane has characteristic peaks at 2θ angles of 6.17±0.20°, 12.28±0.20°, 18.44±0.20°, 25.92±0.20° and 30.95±0.20° by X-ray powder diffraction using Cu-Kα radiation.

Provided are 5-substituted quinazolinone compounds, for example, of formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, clathrates, stereoisomers, and prodrugs thereof. Methods of use for treating angiogenesis or cytokine related disorders, and pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds are disclosed. ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to the uses of the protein PRG4 and therapeutic modulation thereof. In particular, the present invention relates compositions and methods utilizing PRG4 and therapeutic modulation thereof, including, use as a surgical lubricant, use in a treatment for prevention or reduction of post-surgical adhesions, use in a treatment for oral ulcerations, use as an athletic lubricating patch, use as a dermal filler, use in a treatment for dry mouth, use in a drug delivery method or composition, and use in nursing lubrication.

The present invention relates to antisense oligonucleotides that modulate the expression of and/or function of Tumor Protein 63 (p63), in particular, by targeting natural antisense polynucleotides of Tumor Protein 63 (p63). The invention also relates to the identification of these antisense oligonucleotides and their use in treating diseases and disorders associated with the expression of p63.

The present invention relates to methods for the preparation of compositions comprising adipose tissue-derived secretions, for example those derived from bovine adipose tissue, and the use of such compositions in the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for topical use. The invention also relates to the use of adipose tissue-derived secretions and pharmaceutical compositions thereof for the topical treatment of a non-inflammatory condition, for example the treatment of a skin condition, and for the stimulation of hair growth in a subject by topical application. The invention also relates to the use of adipose tissue-derived secretions and pharmaceutical compositions thereof for the topical treatment of acne.

A method for improving skin conditions containing applying a composition containing veratric acid or acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient. The composition has an excellent effect of reducing skin wrinkles through molecular mechanisms including the promotion of collagen synthesis and inhibition of collagenase activity. Also, the composition has an excellent effect of reducing wrinkles by absorbing UVB to prevent UV rays from penetrating the skin, promotion of collagen synthesis and inhibition of collagenase activity. In addition, the composition has effect of promotion of hair growth and the prevention of hair loss through growth promotion of hair dermal papilla cells, stimulation of IGF-1 secretion, and inhibition of TGF-beta1 secretion. Also, because the composition is derived from plants such as natural materials, it is harmless to the human body and can be safely applied to cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food compositions.

A fiber layer containing a fiber assembly and a liquid preparation for applying to a skin, the fiber layer being adjusted such that the basis weight of the fiber assembly and the permittivity of the liquid preparation are in a predetermined range, having controlled vapor permeability.

A coating film for human skin, the coating film comprising a fiber layer, wherein the fiber layer comprises: a fiber assembly in which fiber of a water-insoluble polymer with a fiber diameter of 50 nm or more and less than 10,000 nm is deposited; and a liquid preparation X present between fibers and on a surface of fibers in the fiber assembly, the fiber assembly has a basis weight Q of 0.08 to 1.0 mg/cm.sup.2, and the liquid preparation X has a basis weight P of 0.5 to 2.3 mg/cm.sup.2 and a relative permittivity of 1.0 to 27, and comprises a component (a): oil agent in a liquid state at 20° C. and has a relative permittivity of 0.5 to 20, and a component (b): polyol in a liquid state at 20° C. in which the content of the component (b) in the liquid preparation X is 50 mass % or less.

The subject of the present invention is cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions which are protective against common skin irritants or allergens. The invention is also directed to the use of these compositions to protect skin from the effects of metal. Another object of the invention is a method of preventing or protecting the skin from the effects of metal, using the compositions of the invention.

The present invention provides nanoparticle compositions comprising AE nanoparticles. The present invention provides AE nanoparticles comprising one or more amphiphilic entities and pharmaceutical compositions comprising AE nanoparticles. The present invention provides methods of manufacturing AE nanoparticles. The present invention provides methods of delivering a biologically active agent to a subject by administering AE nanoparticles containing a biologically active agent to a subject.

The disclosure relates to methods for treating a subject suffering from a burn injury or associated complications by administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide. For example, a burn injury may be associated with distant pathophysiological effects, such as hypermetabolism, skeletal muscle dysfunction, and organ damage. The disclosure also relates to methods for protecting a subject from a burn injury by administering an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to a subject at risk of a burn injury.